Android TV Remote

A sleek, locally-hosted web application to control your Android TV or Google Cast-enabled devices over the network.

Features

• Local Network Discovery: Easily connect to Android TVs using their IP address.
• Secure Pairing Flow: Handles the cryptographic handshake and PIN authentication seamlessly.
• Minimalist Web Interface: High-end, dark mode UI.
• D-Pad & Media Controls: Intuitive remote layout with support for long-press actions.
• Quick Reconnect: Remembers your recently connected IPs.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• A device with Node.js (v16 or higher) installed
• NPM or Yarn
• Be on the same network as the device you want to control
• Have an Android TV or Google Cast-enabled device

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/MikaTech-dev/android-tv-remote.git

   (...or download and unzip the project)
2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd android-tv-remote

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

Running the App

Start the local server:

npm start

(Or use node .)

Once running, open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000. Enter your Android TV's IP address to initiate the pairing process.

Built With

• Frontend: Vanilla HTML/CSS/JS
• Backend: Node.js, Express, Socket.IO
• Protocol: Custom Android TV remote protocol handling built by louis49